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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
THE INSTITUTES AND FARMERS
WIVES


FOR some weeks past. The people in and
near Oswego have been interested In the
coming farmers' Institute. ani to-day | had
TIE pleasure Of attending the nrst two ses-
slous. M Young family kept me away
this evening. bat my husband vii tell me
a. fully a. possible % al be has enjoyed.
felt little shy about attending the insil'
tuie. because some OF my nsighoOrs think
/ IL no place for women. ! an sorry for the
poor creatures. and thlnk how lonely they
must have bcsn a. home. and their has
bands eri1yirg 80 much but an glad %
state Oswsgo ala send many ladies' 20 the
meeting
Whv 90 not more farmers wives make
themselves and their homes happier by BE-
coming interested In their husbands
work. ard thus rad more Interest taken
lu their own Nv husband Is farmer.
aui talk and ready, ard In summer
work with hlm. And 90 DOT pass any hap
pier hours than In the vineyard with my
husband working Close BY. or perhaps with
me. Aud nv chilcrsn a. play bear aud TIE
children arc always Aspp.er with The
mother out With them. Here, wctalk sni
plan And pass happy hours my health Is
better fof he WORK. ani my m.rd grows
with The talk.
Bat, you say, my dear madam. yoa
canuOi work out.toors Ani keep house
40. I cannot keep house A. some DO
bat can De- "homc-keepsr- AMI Keep my
children healthy. pf,stntahic Ari hsppy,
wlth plenty 90 clean. whOiesOme food %
eat. ana a. wife once sAli-"As fof thc
g,st. my house l. ny castle, sni In u / iecl
irdspcuisrt.'
IN winter I DO nay own work, but In
summer keep glrl; Ne think my work
lu the vineyard and small frults more
pruftAhle than we can hire.
Orsn thinking woman can suggest
neodiul things which tie husband might
forget No. reader. 90 not wish % run
my husbands farm flr him bat with him.
n The farmer Who leaves M ursd vile %
iArn The stockings through th~ winter
evenings. ART goss % talk over The last
new thiug A. the "siorc. or A. neigahor
Bs would pail 90 his boots and pat his
feet q The ffc aud read Al home, and talk
% VIA, PC reads. The dArning would De-.
cone happier work. and The wife more OF
a farmer. aut TIE farmers Work would
.oon cease % look Ike everlasting grub
bing, And become = pleasure a. you sec
how much You can DO Win The talents
Goi has givcu The lines may leave your
wifc's brow, and next year she u Dc more
than glad o accompany you % The insii.
tute and tAlk 20 over aftcrwAru. u.- ihf
e.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
ELUSIVE QUICKSILVER.

Captain John, an Old Indian. who
live. in Chico, Californi.. aud is well
known figure about the streets. was the
center Of an amused crowd Of citizens
the other day. Some one. for a joke.
had dropped some quicksilver on the
stone p.ysmen, In from, OF the post office
and waited developments. Captain
John and old Daniel. a one-eyed Indian.
soon hove in sight. and the gli,,erins bu,
seductive quicksilver csugh, their a,,en.
ton. John made a grab for IL with his
thumb and fnger. aud be was as,oni'hed
when be found h. eouldn', pick Il up.
lie was determined TO have that quick
silver anyway. 90 he unwound the BAN
dana handkerchief from hi. neck. aud,
spreading /, down. 10, chip and 'erAPed
the quicksilver into IL A look OF 'ri-
umph .ho, from hi, eagle eye /. be
gathered up the four corners aud emP'ied
/, into hi. pocket, ba, the look va. soon
replaced by one Of terror and disgust
when the metal ran through his poeks,
like a sieve and uiekled down his leg
to the sidewalk. Looking a, the metal
for q moment. n II lay on the ground. in
a puzzled .or, OF a way. he launched q
vieiou. kick a, 1t and uttered calculations
that were foreign TO hi. childish nature.
.Me geta eben white man maybeso
too smart"
He turned on his heel and lefs.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

Bur TIE HorrEsr or ALL Was 0cr.
o, ls7l.-Said Colonel Phil Hoyne the
other day; "Ths hottest day In the
history Of Chicago Was July 4, 1887.
A, noon ,hA, day the thermometer regis
tered i23 in the shade. The lake stew.
ed and steamed like . tea kettle and fish
fios,ed ashore already boiled and with
cream gravy on them"
"June 2s, lsi2. WAS the hottest day
ever knew Of" said Long John Went.
worth. "I was living on q farm then
the Cody farm, near where Hinsley's
restaurant stands now. IL Was 90 ho,
that We bad to hang the Thermometer In
the well and keep tanning ii to prevent
II from bursting"
"On August @. 1885," said Amos
Tucker. I'VE caught . blazer. Along
about sunset I went out TO the barnyard
to zee how the stock Was getting along.
We had twelve fine hogs just ready for
market Well. when l got to the barn.
yard all could find Of them hogs WAS
twelve buckets Of lssf lard"
"Ths hottest day ever knew Of was
July Is, 1885," said Jonathan Young
Scammon. III remember the exact date,
because on the morning Of that day our
hsus al laid hard boiled eggs."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
APAYING CROP.

There Is no money In New Hampshire
farming. and the most OF Us barely makes
Tie erts meet I tell ny wife We are
lust where We were when We started
thlrty.ssvea years ago. We have The
sane farm. We had nothing else then'
and We have nothing else now bot We
have raised one paying crop--ihe children
have grown up, gone away and are A'
doing well"
such Is the pathetic story OF New
Hampshire farmer. which might be dOpli'
Gated thousand times. We presume, 10
al our New EnglAnd States and yet, after
All. a. We measure the profit and loss OF
such a lie, We are inclined 10 think thai
there Il more on the credit side than ia
the msjOrity OF cur lives. 1--WE have tne
same farm taa, surely Il something-to
40 through Mle and not come oni The loser
~ the end l. much. Then there was Nv
iug galned during those seven-and-tniIV
Years for the fAthsr and mother and the
flock OF little ones; bat, above all, when
the old couple can truly say The children
have grown up, gone away, and are All
doing we'll" that l. indeed "a paying
crop" This IL the best crop aud these
hills and valleys have been raising II Tor
centuries. This IL the crop which our
nation needs more than millions OF oasheis
III wheat or cottOn.-GOldeH Ruie.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

In reorgAniIlng Oranges, there are many
excellent farmers who say they are ready
20 assist In starting the Grange anew, II
s'they" will DO anything. "they" having
reference, no doubt. 10 the other members
o. the Grange. Herein, farmers and mem
bers ofihe order make q great mistake.
The Grange l. not an association OF
"theys." but an association OF individuals
OF which We IL the plural; and the que-'
ton l. not what can ''they" DO, but what
can ,-s DO 20 protect our interests, 10 edu
cate ourselves, TO develop our social pow.
ers. 10 make life more enjoyable and the
world better FOR our having lived In i,i-
-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
THE VILLAIN RELENTEp.

Some years ago. when John A. Ellslef
Was manager Of the Academy Of Music
In Cleveland, there was a man connected
with the stock company Ia the capacity
Of heavy villain. who. while he was =
good actor. had an inordinAic fondness
for sack We will call him DE Badge,
which |. safer than TO give his real name.
for he i' living yet DE Badge was a
tender. hearted man when full OF his
mine lie would weep profasely over
any tall Of woe. no matter how remote
Il nigh, b, from his own time and envi.
ronm,n,. lie used 10 say ,ha, he coaldn',
hur, hy. and he couldn't when the
barkeeper put !, In ki. lemonade. . he
generally did. One afternoon when In
hi. cups. DE Bulge was discovered weep
ing q. though his hear, would break.
When asked the cause he said he Was
thinking how cruel IL was to make the
Egyptians GRO. the Red Sea IN purui,
Of the l.rasli,ss wi,hoa, frs, supplying
them with life.pre'erver.
One nigh, when the play was civilian
Tell." De bulge was cas-, for the ,yrani,
0es,lsr. an equally heavy bu, more tenn.
psra;s villain appearing - the hero OF
Switzerland. De Badge had been buds-
ing pretty heavily during the afternoon,
anil when he came 10 bis dressins'room
to drs,. ior hi. part !, va. observed that
be was full. However. be managed to
pull through very well until they came
10 III. scene where Tell is commanded 10
shoe, the apple from hi. child. head.
"Peroeioas monster :" exclaimed Tell,
MAKE father murder biz own child /"
De Budge'. chin began TO quiver. ba, he
msnaged 10 s,ammer:
"D-d-doe. be consent,
Tell-"wi,h hi. own hand Murder
hi. child with hi. own hand
De Bulge. eye. filed with tears. and
/, WAS e,iden, 20 those Who knew him
,ha, he ~oud soon begin 10 blubber
Tsll-"The hand I've led him when
an inian, boy 'Tn too much for flesh
and blood to bear"
"Tha,h .ho." blubbered De Bcdse.
"D5a' .hoo'. Tell. don shoe | know
jish how you fee"
The prompier cursed a, the wing and
tried TO Sc, him right bat Tell. hoping
,h., the p.rosy.m would pass over. went
nigh, on with hh part
"Sir. have you no children
Thi, gave the finishing blow to Do
Bulge. lie .hrieked;
"Ye. have. Bill--,wo 'Plen boys I!
| lovs'm-hie--like sr LIES blood.
Don .h-,h--hie--Oo,. Bill. don'h'h.
90 :"
And he stumbled forward. attempting
10 throw himself into Tells arms, ,hA,
he nigh, weep upon his breast. IL r
hardly necessary to add that DE Badge
was seized and dragged OF H. L. L.,
.,d the curtain funy down.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

The honey crop, unlike Others. esunot
be forecasted. A. California honey
merchant explained; Honey Is unlike 9th
er products. A person knows The acreage
OF wheat, and can form an opinion from
appearances OF the probable value OF the
crop, while no one can look into The
flowers and tell whether they contain
honey or not IL IL only known that
when the ground Il very dry the nowers
DO not produce ss much honey as when
there 4 proper amount OF moisture, al.
though they may look ss bright s ever.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
THE HOME FARM.

The establishment and business man
agemeni q The Homs Fara passes in-
10 the hands of Mr.. Hall G. Burleigh.
the well knO~n Agricalturis, and i'm
porter Of stock. Ills efforts a. mansg-
isg pAr,ner in the firm Of Burleigh 4
BOdwsll in importing, breeding and the
improvement; Of difsrsn, classes Of stock.
has given him a sound financial aud busi-
mess reputation.
Mr.. 5. l.. BoardmAn. the able editor
who originated the paper, still maintains
bis position and We dOub, no, that under
their united and active management !,
viii continue 10 grow in popularity and
circulation amOng The farmers through
cut New England.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

Give Ely's Cream Balm trial TIL.
lastly celebrated remedy for the cure OF
ca,arrh, h,y fever. cold In the head, etc,
can be obtained OF any reputable druegisi
AMI may be relied upon ~ . safe aud pleas.
ant remedy for the above complaints and
will give immediate relief IL IL not q
llqali, suuf or powder, has no offensive
oior and can be used AZ any time with
good results. a. thousands can testify
smoug them some of the attaches OF THIS
orlce SPIRIT ~ ne Tmes, May -, lss6.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

DR. wIsrAR's BArsAN on Wild cmkRHr
IL "a combination aud form Indeed for
healing and caring diseases OF the throat,
lungs and chest IL cures coagh by loos-
ening aud cleansing the lungs. and hisy.
ing irritation; thus remOgiag ne cause, In
stead OF drying up the cough and leaving
the dlsease behlud.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

Ir woxr BAKE BRk.D In other wooi..
Hood. ssrssp ,rills will not do impossible
lues. Its propristors tell plainly what u
hts ione. submit proofs from sources ot
unqassiionei rslis1llity, and asa 700 frank.
~ ifyOu are suffering from sny disease or
afectlon caused or promoted ny impafe
hlooi or low state % the sy.tsm, IN tfy
Hood. sirsspsrilla. The experience ~
Others IL Sufficient ASSURANCES that you VIII
no, b. disappointed In TIE result.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

A Florids woman lately adopted novel
scheme for tracing sn old hen turkey that
bad stolen her nest. When the turkey
came % the house she caught and tied =
piece OF strong bacon upon one foot. She
then watched IL carefully until IL started
for its nesi. Then . good dog was placed
on the trail, and. guided by the scent, soon
found the cautious old turkey three-qusr-
ters OF a mile from the house, and In =
dense grove OF pAlmettoes.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

VERY Mucn woRsE -"Can anything be
more exasperailng." complained Damley
last Sunday morning. "thsn % have plenty
OF money In ones pocket and the saloons
all closed up tighter than drum
sob. yes, said Robins on.
"Weli, what, prsyr
saloons all open and no money In ones
pocket. ~ " sun.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

Farmers residing near natural gas well
In Indiana have been harvesting their
wheat by natural gssllght. The novel
sight was witnessed by hundreds OF peo-
pie who surrounded the nelds Of grain In
Carriages.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

COMPOSITE PHOTOGRAPHS Hs-Carrie-
"Oh, Frank! Tillie was telling me about
composite photographs. How are they
msde"
Fnnk-"very simple. You draw the
portraits Of any number Of persons on thin.
transpsren, paper. and then place them
one upon another, right eye upon right
eye. left eye upon left. and mouth upon
mouth"
Carrie-"Bat. Frank, can't the thin
paper be dispensed with"
II could and Vas.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

-"Coms in my poor man." said .
benevolent lady to ragged tramp, "and
I will get you something to eat.
"Thanky. mum; don't care II l do"
~ suppose" continued the lady. setting
. square meal before him. "your life has
been full Of trisls" "Yis, mum; an
the wust Of Il wus. ! always got con-
yictsd."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

Cstsrpillars are committing great rsva-
res In tae Sehuylkin Valley. Pa. this sea-
.on. Trees, vines and shrubosry are be-
ing literally eaten up. and there seems TO
be no way 20 get rid OF the pest In Berks
county farmers have resorted 70 ine use
OF The shotgun, using II early In the morn.
ing when TIE worms are gathered 10 grst
bunehes on the limbs OF the trees. Tbs
method Is said 20 be less hurtfnl TO TIE
trees than the use OF nre.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

There was less attendance on the Nation
Al Dairy Show At New York, than at the
dog show hell N the same place short
time before. The substantial and the val
liable 20 unnotieed by the great msJority,
while novelties draw the crowd.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

There are s,lll 100000 seres Of
Goyernmeut land In Dakots open 20 set
Element. bat IL Is being taken up 80 fast
that the whole will be gone within The
next three years, 10 l. said. and, the best
OF IL within the next year or year and halt.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
ACCIDENTS

and how TO deal with them, and other val.
liable medical Information, viii be found
10 DR.. Ksufnsnn's Crest Medical Work
elegant eolored plates. Send three s-cent
stamps 10 pay postage TO A. T.. Ortway 4
Co, Boston, Mass, and receive copy
free
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

The following Advertisement recently sp-
pearei In . newspaper which had hitherto
borne q good moral character "Wsnt-i
IA walnut.woOi cottage planoforte BY
bschelOr wish carved legs"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

A patent dynsmite hre-craeker has been
invented. The Inventor deserves nothing
less than hanging. IL Il said TO be more
In favor with small boys and surgeons thsn
the toy pistol or even . small cannon.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

A PRErrY now DIoUx YIoUx DIoCx.
The squaw ofs chief Of the Sioux
Eloped with q rei.heaied Jlouxs
The pair In Dubuque
The husband O'crtuq1e.
And he msie q nice how-diour.yi0
dlOux.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

young msn :. sp, 10 s,ammsr and stat
ter WHEN he declares his passion. Some
times the pi,yias glrl helps him oa', aud
.omttir1ss II II her pltliess father.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

A drouih prevails all over Europe and
there Is much injury 10 crops. The water
supply OF the great cities II seriously af'
fected, being tainted and very scanfy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

''Ths l.st iDt of Aiamsons Botanic
Cough Bal.sm II nearly gone. and you can
make us smother shipment of twenty nse
grOss We hayr never sold any cough
preparation thst aives such universal sat
i.fsciiOn q. Aiam-ou's. snd the demand IL
constantly incfe,.ing. Geo. G. Goodwin
4 Co - Hanover .irret, Boston" Trial
bottle. 10 csut-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

According 10 the American system OF
Industrial economy 10 takes three men 70
run pile driver aud ii3 10 look on snd
see how 10 IL done.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
a GA r D.

To all vho arr su-erins frsm The errors ani
inilscr,,lons of youih. nervous weakness. early
decay, lossof MANHOOD. kc.. viii ssni rccirs
that viii cure you. FREE or CHARGE Thisgreai
rcmciyvAs discovered ~ missionary In souih
America. esni selfaiircsssi envelofo toth
RKv. yosIFu 7. ISnAs. Sfsi'ss y, Ss~ Isrs ciis'
TIE RuVYLED EDGK on TRAGEDY.
Two humsn Zee, were washed ashore last
night.
Two human feeti or murder sure the
slgn!"
oh. by the way. one fac, ehaneed TO
slight
dli the washing. and the fee, were
mine
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

"Do may ~ ,ur male stai~nts -,adJ
srii" irqgifsd sisltpr ~ the Professor,
who va -hosiag him the studio In cpl'
lrge lJr both ssxs. "ND, was the rsp'y,
s,th.x .fuIv hart
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

Ffrs, All Fits stopped free by DC. klise's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fis amer nra day.
bottle fres 70 Fit eases. send 10 Dr. Kline. Di
Arch ST.. phila-. Pa.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.

on practical Agricultural top
ics 4 soiictei. Adircss AL communications
Intended for this department ~ AoaiCuL
rNkAL EprrOa. .OxTOKD DpENOckAf. fAkis. Ma
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

When nsby 80 slss. -. CAV. hsr cs.tsriA
Wien ale -. chli. shs er,sl Zoe C.<isriA
When 'hs-bseans Ni,. shs dang 10 c..,ors
whsa sLs Asi cAlarsn, sAs gave lAsu c..lss-.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

II IL curious fact that the only men
who know jast how newspaper should DC
conducted are generally engaged In some
other business.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

Nebraska sustained . loss Of q. .ooo, 900
from Texas cattle fever last year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
That Tired Feeling

The warm weather has debliitating eject.
especially upon thoss who ars within doors
most Of the time. Tho peculiar. Jet common.
complaint known a. shat tired feeling"
Is tho result. This feeling can 30 entirely
overcome ~ taking Hoods sarsapariIla,
which give, new liie and sifsngih 10 sil
the functions Of the body,
II could no, sleeps had no appetite.
took iIcod's sarsaparilll and soon began 20
sleep soundiyi could Get up without that
tired and languii feeling; and my appetite
improved 4. A. SANFORD, Kent, Ohio.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
| W. DAVIS.
4 REIas suUHrLErr.

Banker d Broker.
DEALKk ~
Bonds, Bank and R. R. Stocks,
N. ~ Nane - rhrcs toors ~esi SAnAi
Naiotsl nant.
Portland. uaine.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

The bsis question: "swsrm enough
for youl"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26

Edison eats no other meat than beef
strsk. Psrhsps he has discovered . meth
vi of Q, ,Ddsfing 10 tender.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
Strengthen the System

IIoods sArsaparllia IL characterized ~
three pccuiiaritiss 1T. tho coEbtHdfioa OF
remedial agents 81. the proporioHi 81, tho
proceo q securing the active medicinl
qualities. The result Is samedicine ofunnsuAi
strength. efectlng cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence.
"lIoOd's sarsapafilla tones Up my system,
iaIssi s. - ny y,ss sleG y. .saH, asS css
Register of Deeds, Lowell. Mass.
"HOod's sarsapariila beats al others. and
Il worth it, weight IN gold" I. BARAISofOss
~ Bank street. New York City.
Hoods 9 Sarsaparilla
Sold by al druggists. o.; sir for g. Msdo
Only By G. l. HOOD 9 Co, Lowell. Mass.
100 posos Ono Dollar.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-07-26
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rnK CHRISTMAS or rin rnArrR FAMILY.
The Penn's Grove record., 1887-11-19
"wIrH BUBBLIse eRoAS,,
A Fatal Sense OF Security AwfhlIy
Realized at Sea.

"a wet sheet and a flowing sea, a breeze tina
follows fast"
From his lookout the faithful old
captain OF yonder merchantmen casts
an uneasy glance at the distant horizon.
Seel yonder a small speck Of cloud "nc
larger than O mans hand.o He
few moments, then reaches for his long
eyeglass. To his experienced view,
this harmless little cloud betokens
danger.
Across his bronzed face there comes
a look Of determination, and, with
quick orders to the seamep, the craft is
put about and all sail made for the
nearest harbor, where in apparent
safety the anchor is dropped, and the
hardy mariners watch the approaching
storm with defiance.
The storm burstsl
The decks have been clearad, the
sails close furled, and all ordinary
preparations made for an emergency.
The storm increases but all seems
safe.
But seel the vessel gives q sudden
lurch. turns quickly about, and away
she goesl
The anchor chain has brokenl
This mighty ship might have ridden
safely, but for one weak link In that
anchor chainl
The strength of the chain Is no
greater than the strength of its weakest
link.
On the sea Of life, how many men
are wrecked because of the unsupported
weakness Of a link in the chain OF
health,-one weak vital organ in the
body.
The mystery of death Is even greater
than the mystery Of life. We think the
links OF our chain are strong, but we
too seldom critically examine them for
ourselves, and never really knoto that
they will bear the strain that we put
upon them.
II have a friend" SAID DR.. Dio
Lewis, who can lift 900 pounds, and
yet is an habitual sufferer from kidney
and liver trouble and low spirits" The
doctor who was n of the wisest and
safest public teachers of the laws of
health, wrote:
THE very marked testimonials from
college professors, respectable physl-
Clans and other gentlemen of lntelli-
gence and character, to the value of
Warmers safe cure, have greatly IT.
prised me. Many Of these gentlemen
1 know, and, reading their testimony,
l was impelled to purchase some bot
ties of Warmers safe cure and analyZe
II. Besides L took some, swallowing
three times the prescribed quantity.
l am satisfied that the medicine is not